Banner making workshop

Image of Three big colourful textile banners hanging in a large gallery space.

Step into the role of banner makers. Be responsible for creating a striking design and deciding how best to communicate a strong, memorable message.

PHM holds the largest collection of trade union and political banners in the world!

What better place to learn about the power of collective action and the role of visual arts in campaigning.

How to book

Workshops are booked on a first come first served basis.

Full payment will be made at the point of booking.

PHM’s workshop cancellation policy.

Bookings: learning@phm.org.uk

Details

Days: Monday 18, Tuesday 19, Wednesday 20 and Friday 22 November 2024

Timeslots: 10.00am to 12.00pm; break with fruit included in the price.

Suitable for: Upper KS2 to KS4

Capacity: 30 learners per timeslot (accompanying adults not included).

Cost: £250 (10% discount for Greater Manchester schools £225).

Lunch space: Reserve for after your workshop.

Resources

National Curriculum links.

This session can support your Parliament Week 2024 activity, helping you get informed about your UK Parliament, take action and make an impact on the issues you care about.

What can you expect from our workshops?

They run a little differently to traditional ways of teaching.

We promote a shared responsibility for learning, which removes the traditional roles of teacher, facilitator and participant so individuals can become self-reliant and creative thinkers.

What does this look like?

Instilling a ‘try three before me’ mantra promotes problem-solving skills and builds a stronger peer support network
Adults focus on connection not correction. We get curious, ask questions, and encourage risk taking rather than providing answers
We prioritise the process, rather than having a finished piece of work at the end of the session.

Everyone has an important part to play:

The facilitator

Share and demonstrate skills
Set up activities and provide a path of enquiry
Celebrate success and failure equally, because we learn a lot through our mistakes.

Teachers and supporting adults

Provide encouragement and give 1-2-1 support where necessary
Observe and take note of participants personal progression
Ask questions instead of giving answers.

Participants

Take risks and test ideas, even if they are unsure if it will work
Use and provide peer support to complete tasks
Have fun!

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